FYI the new mags in my photo above are from Numrich/ Gunparts. corp. they are excellent, work perfectly and are the correct factor length for the 39. Someone more knowledgeable can explain it, but at some point the magazine length was increased slightly, and most mags even factory did not fit flush.
Model 39 no dash question UPDATE 1/24/25
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DoubleNickel
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So I was able to check it out today after learning much about the 39. Pictures attached.
My memory must have been shot when I originally posted.
To me it looks original other than the magazine.
It will be coming home with me next Friday.
My memory must have been shot when I originally posted.
To me it looks original other than the magazine.
It will be coming home with me next Friday.
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Looks like a nice 39 for the price you mentioned. The mag is not original but you can get one on GB or Fleabay for under $100. Congrats on a nice buy.
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DoubleNickel
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Thank you! I learned a valuable lesson on this one. Research first, then buy!
But you guys are really great and I appreciate all the advice and feedback.
kwill1911
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Please confirm the SN. Is it 68333?
BTW, it is 2025!
BTW, it is 2025!
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DoubleNickel
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Please confirm the SN. Is it 68333?
BTW, it is 2025!
Duh I’m slow…LOL thanks for correcting my date
Yes that is the serial number
kwill1911
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You should get a letter on it. It has an interesting history.
Well, cheez, the pics are of a great gun. The hammer is drilled with a hole.
The original mag was a 1line long base plate with a steel Xshaped follower.
If you got it for $500, you did great. Go shoot and load from the mag.
The original mag was a 1line long base plate with a steel Xshaped follower.
If you got it for $500, you did great. Go shoot and load from the mag.
It looks like it does. Who was Jerome Holiber?
Not Mike but August 1966
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Other than the magazine, I do not see evidence of any parts swapping. That is a righteous Model 39, no doubts. The magazine appears to be from a third generation full size 9mm S&W (3904/3906). These magazines are longer than the ones made for the 39, 39-2 and second generation 439/539/639 pistols and hold 9 rounds instead of 8.
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